The House concurrent resolution No. R-23 honors Vermont's communications union districts (CUDs) for their leadership and efforts in providing high-quality fiber-optic service to rural communities. Recognizing the importance of reliable broadband as a utility that supports economic development, education, telehealth, and remote work, the resolution highlights the establishment of CUDs in 2015 as a solution to the rural broadband crisis. These districts empower local governance by allowing towns to collectively manage fiber-broadband assets, ensuring that the financial burden does not fall on individual communities or residents.

The resolution commends the dedication and collaboration of CUD leadership, staff, and volunteers in building fiber-optic infrastructure, which has significantly reduced the number of internet addresses lacking adequate broadband service from 100,000 to 20,000. In acknowledgment of their contributions, the General Assembly resolves to honor the CUDs and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to each CUD, the Vermont Community Development Board, and Governor Philip B. Scott.